tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089785680144928412.post3792441654373953339..comments2023-09-26T20:17:48.872+10:00Comments on Saipan Saipanuvian Speaks: Sour Grapes for Wednesday, April 9th, 2008Bruce A. Batemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03804747424525560858noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089785680144928412.post-7837213452395823132008-04-11T11:52:00.000+10:002008-04-11T11:52:00.000+10:00I think he probably wanted a lifetime appointment,...I think he probably wanted a lifetime appointment, and a halo.<BR/><BR/>The real loser in all this is that important items from the teacher's viewpoint that should be brought to the Board's attention are not being aired. <BR/><BR/>Yes, the Governor makes the appointment, but it would be nice if the teachers themselves elected someone whom the Governor then appoints. Betty Miller was the choice late last year but as I remember the voter turn out was pretty slim. Maybe that is indicitive of your observation that most teachers don't care much about this issue.Bruce A. Batemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804747424525560858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6089785680144928412.post-11383492198399606522008-04-09T22:58:00.000+10:002008-04-09T22:58:00.000+10:00We chose Betty Miller long ago. Bennett threw a hi...We chose Betty Miller long ago. Bennett threw a hissy fit because he wasn't so popular from day one, and some wanted him out earlier -- Betty had nothing to do with that sentiment, but he took it out on her. Anyway, the net result is Bennett created such a stir that we've had no official representation for several months. The governor makes the appointment, but he obviously doesn't care much about this and simply hasn't appointed anyone, and frankly only a small number of teachers care, either.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129588857193564261noreply@blogger.com